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  Road closures begin at 1pm on 3/16, and will remain closed until after the parade. It's going to be shamrockin' busy in downtown Tampa this weekend due to the St. Patrick's Day parade, spring break and a number of other events.  The…
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TAMPA, Fla.- The Tampa Police Department is pleased to announce its 2024 TPD Community and Resources Enhancing Success (C.A.R.E.S.) grant program. The purpose of this grant funding program is to assist community partners who are engaged in…
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Tampa Police detectives are seeking assistance in identifying the subject in this linked video: https://youtu.be/q2R-qxou9OI It is believed that the individual in the video is the suspect in a homicide that occurred on Monday, March 4, 2024, in…
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Incident Date/Time: February 29, 2024 at 8:39 a.m.
Incident Location: Chamberlain High School (9401 N Blvd) Suspects
Name: Jordan Ford (B/M)- non-student
DOB: 09/06/05
Charges (4 total): One Felony Count of Child…
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As students with Hillsborough County Public Schools head into Spring Break the week of March 11-15, Tampa Parks and Recreation, in partnership with the Tampa Police Department, is kicking off the start of extended hours for the Stay & Play…
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Incident Date/Time: February 25, 2024 at 6:28 p.m.
Incident Location: S Morgan St/Channelside Dr Suspect
Name: Shyquan Lee Galon (W/M)
DOB: 02/26/2005
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On March 4, 2024, at approximately 8:04 a.m., officers responded to the 5700 block of N. Nebraska Ave following a report of a deceased subject. Upon their arrival, officers located a white female with upper body trauma. The victim was pronounced…
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The Tampa Police Department successfully executed a search warrant on February 22, 2024, at the Shop Right Food Mart located at 2518 N Albany Ave. This resulted in the arrest of eleven (11) individuals and the seizure of drugs, guns, illegal slot…
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TAMPA, Fla.- Investigators with the Tampa Police Department are requesting assistance from the public following a shooting that injured a juvenile this week. On Sunday, February 11th, at approximately 10:17pm, an 11-year-old boy was standing on his…
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PURPLE ALERT ISSUED AS TAMPA POLICE SEARCH FOR MISSING WOMAN Tampa Police are currently looking for 20-year-old Kiyonna Myers (black female, 10/30/2003) who was last seen late last night and made statements that made her family concerned for her…
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TAMPA, Fla.- The Tampa Police Department Black History Committee is partnering with UNCF (United Negro College Fund) to host the Annual Black History Walk for Education & HBCU Homecoming Festival. During the past 80 years, UNCF has helped…
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Incident Date/Time: January 31, 2024 at approximately 1:27 p.m. Location: Hillsborough High School (500 N. Central Ave)   Tampa Police Officers responded to Hillsborough High School at approximately 1:27 p.m., following an anonymous 911 call…
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Tampa Police have arrested 34-year-old James D. Jackson, the suspect involved in a shooting that occurred on N. 50th St. Tuesday evening and left a 4-year-old injured with a gunshot wound. “Our thoughts are with the little girl who was injured in…
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On Tuesday evening, Tampa Police were dispatched to the 3000 block of N. 50th St for the report of a shooting that occurred at 6:13 pm and left a 4-year-old girl struck by a bullet.  Preliminary investigation suggests that the gunfire stemmed…
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TAMPA, Fla.- Tampa Police have arrested a 14-year-old male in connection with the shooting of a 16-year-old male on Friday, January 26, 2024.

At approximately 3:42 p.m., officers responded to the 8600 block of N Armenia Ave following a…
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Tampa Police were dispatched to the report of a pedestrian who was struck by a pickup truck on Adamo Dr. early Monday morning. Although life-saving measures were performed at the scene, the pedestrian later died because of his injuries. The driver…
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With the Key to the City now on the minds of the pirates of Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla, city staff across departments are working hard to prepare for their imminent invasion. From public safety, to clean up, it has been 'all hands hoay' the past…
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 In response to discussions of a proposed citywide juvenile curfew ordinance, the Tampa Police Department and Tampa Parks and Recreation are collaborating with a goal of expanding an evening youth program known as "Stay and Play." The Police…
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This weekend is all about the kids as we prepare for another Gasparilla Pirate Invasion. Tampa Police Bicycle Operations and Response Unit will be teaching kids from the community about bicycle safety, including how to properly wear a helmet,…
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The bearded bandits are at it once again! Tomorrow morning, daring and determined warriors from Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla’s elite Plunder-Team Ten Special Operations Unit will infiltrate Tampa’s outer defenses. Witness as they quickly sweep into…
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On January 18, 2024, at approximately 5:57 a.m., officers responded to the 1900 block of E Wilder Ave in reference to a report of a deceased subject. Upon arrival, officers located a black adult male in the roadway with upper body trauma.…
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Tampa, FLA.- At approximately 12:43 p.m. dispatch received a call regarding a shooting inside a residence located in the 10000 block of 23rd Street. When officers arrived, two female victims exited the residence seeking assistance after being…
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The City of Tampa Community Engagement & Partnerships team is hosting a panel discussion to educate community members about the proposed citywide curfew ordinance that will impact juveniles 15 years old and under. During the Family Summit,…
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Tampa, FLA.-  On January 11, 2024, the Tampa Police Department terminated an officer for a violation of multiple departmental policies. An internal investigation conducted by the TPD Professional Standards Bureau determined John…
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Today the Tampa Police Department announced the arrest of 42-year-old Sonny Gonzalez, Jr. after the completion of a detailed investigation. On July 14, 2023, the adult female victim met with detectives with the Tampa Police Department Special…
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Tampa Police detectives are seeking assistance in identifying a suspect who burglarized Corona Coffee (9307 N. Nebraska Ave) on January 7, 2024, at approximately 1:00 a.m. To gain entry into the establishment the suspect used a brick or rock to…
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Beginning Friday, December 29, 2023, through Monday, January 1, 2023, Tampa Police increased patrol presence throughout the city as a part of Operation Countdown to Safety. Focused on promoting responsible New Year celebrations, officers were…
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As we prepare to enter the New Year, the City of Tampa is excited to close out 2023 with yet another weekend full of large-scale, action-packed events. Predictably, these events on Sunday, December 31st will lead to an extremely crowded downtown…
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On December 27, 2023, Chief Lee Bercaw announced an increase in patrol presence throughout the New Year’s Holiday for Operation Countdown to Safety. As a part of Operation Countdown to Safety, officers will be focused on removing impaired drivers…
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Tampa, FLA.- On December 21, 2023, Tampa Police officers arrested a local woman for animal cruelty charges. Investigators say on November 24, 2023, a witness reported three newborn puppies were found barely alive in a garbage dumpster located…
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On Tuesday, December 19, 2023, Tampa Police arrested 56-year-old Christopher Prater in connection with the fatal hit & run crash that left a USPS mail carrier dead on Monday afternoon. “I hope this swift arrest will provide a small sense of…
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Tampa Police Officers are searching for the suspects involved in a shooting at Chica's Cabaret that left one person injured.

On 12/15/23 at 4:55 am., officers responded to a shooting at the Chica's Cabaret located at 4009 W. Dr. Martin…
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On December 17, 2023, Tampa Police hosted “Santa’s Workshop,” which benefitted local children in need this holiday season. Children and their families got to visit the workshop at Middleton High School, where they had the opportunity to handpick…
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Just before 3 p.m., Tampa Police officers were dispatched to the report of a traffic fatality involving a United States Postal Services vehicle that occurred at the intersection of N. River Cove St and N. Mulberry St. The postal carrier, a white…
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Tampa, FLA.- The Tampa Police Department is searching for a missing endangered adult. Lakayveonna Vontronique Brown, DOB: 08/20/1996, was last seen at 9:00 A.M. on December 18th, 2023 at 3350 W Hillsborough Avenue (Tuscany Pointe Apartments). Brown…
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Tampa, FLA.- Divers with the Tampa Police Department located and recovered a body on board a submerged vessel. The boat's captain, Curtis Lee Cowling, lived on the vessel and was last seen Saturday night around 11:00pm. It's since been…
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Location: 2600 Block of Causeway Blvd
Date: 12/16/2023
Time: 7:42am
Early this morning the Tampa police department received multiple reports of a shrimp boat being submerged underwater. Tampa Officers arrived on scene and located a 63…
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On Wednesday, December 13, 2023, members of the Tampa Police Department will be transforming into Santa’s elves to bring some holiday cheer to over 50 children from the Tampa community.  “Every child deserves to enjoy a happy holiday season,…
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This evening, Tampa Police detectives have charged 14-year-old Kayden Abney with 2nd Degree Murder, Attempted Aggravated Battery, and Attempted Murder for his role in the death of 20-year-old Harrison Boonstoppel.  The full press conference…
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This morning, divers with the Tampa Police Marine Patrol recovered the body of a deceased adult female from the waters off Ballast Point. She has been identified as 72-year-old Miriam Nordlinger. A Purple Alert had been issued Saturday night after…
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This morning, divers with the Tampa Police Marine Patrol recovered the body of a deceased adult female from the waters off Ballast Point. Positive identification is currently pending.  While the investigation is in its early stages, there is…
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Location: Springhill Park and Community Center
1000 E. Eskimo Ave. Tampa, FL 33606
Date: 12/09/2023
Time: 9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. Details: The Tampa Police Department will partner in the Derrick Brooks Charities Youth Programs for it's…
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Tampa Police detectives have arrested 21-year-old Dwayne Tillman, Jr. and charged him in connection with the October 29 shooting that left two dead and 16 injured. “It should be clear to anyone at this point that if you participate in criminal…
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The downtown Tampa area is expected to see an influx of more than 30,000 people on Saturday, December 9, due to several large-scale events coupled with road closures and on-going construction projects, making navigating in and out of downtown more…
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Tampa, FLA.-  On December 2nd, 2023, at 1:12 a.m., officers responded to the scene of a vehicle crash at the 5100 block of W. Gandy Boulevard involving a black 2009 Honda Civic and an adult pedestrian. An adult male exited his…
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Tampa, FLA.- On Friday December 01, 2023, two suspects wanted for felony battery following a concert at Club Skye (1509 E. 8th Ave) turned themselves in to the Tampa Police Department. Zachary L. Benton B/M, (DOB: 07/11/1989) is charged with Felony…
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Suspect Information Name: Alyssa Ann Zinger (W/F) DOB: 01/15/2001 Charges: Two (2) Felony Counts of Lewd or Lascivious Battery (Engage), Five (5) Felony Counts of Lewd or Lascivious Molestation Defendant Over 18 Victim 12-15…
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The Tampa Police Department has seen a recent increase in the theft of purses and wallets at restaurants and shopping plazas. There has also been a noticeable increase in credit card fraud as a result of those thefts.  The most recent cases…
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TAMPA, Fla- The Tampa Police Department has launched a program that will keep community members informed from the moment they call 9-1-1 through the investigative process. SPIDR Tech, a Versaterm company, uses a platform to better service crime…
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On Monday, November 27, 2023, at approximately 1:17 a.m., following a concert at Club Skye (1509 E. 8th Ave), an adult male victim, attempted to approach the performer for a photo, when individuals who appear to be affiliated with the performer…